SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar
#5 in StereoFull review
The cheapest trinocular zoom stereo here with its own ring light, for hobby soldering, gems and coins. A boom version suits bigger work.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar is the better microscope overall, rated 3.6 to 2.6. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar leads on optics, viewing and working distance. The OMAX G223E wins on price and features. The OMAX G223E costs $129 less ($210.99 vs $339.99).
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OMAX G223E
#14 in StereoFull review
A portable binocular stereo for field and classroom use with a long warranty. Its short working distance rules it out for repair work.
Amazon $210.99$210.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar for optics (3.5x to 90x optical vs 20x to 40x optical), viewing (continuous zoom, trinocular head vs fixed steps, binocular head) and working distance (100 mm working distance vs 57 mm working distance).
- Choose the OMAX G223E for price ($210.99 vs $339.99) and features (top light, under-stage light vs LED ring light).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every stereo microscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | OMAX G223E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 10% | 47 $339.99 | 68 $210.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 3.5x to 90x optical | 25 20x to 40x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 33 100 mm working distance | 5 57 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 90 continuous zoom, trinocular head | 0 fixed steps, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 30 LED ring light | 40 top light, under-stage light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | OMAX G223E | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Optical magnification | 3.5-90x | 20-40x |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x | Fixed steps |
| Eyepieces | WF10x | WF10x and WF20x |
| Field of view | - | 10 mm |
| Working distance | 100 mm | 57 mm |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Head | Trinocular | Binocular |
| Camera included | No | No |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Pillar |
| Lights | Ring | Top, Under-stage |
| Light type | LED | LED |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 5 years |